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January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022 IFMNEWS

Orji Kalu Declares For 2023 Election, Says Tinubu’s Ambition Cannot Affect Igbo Presidency

Few moments after declaring his intention to contest in the 2023 Presidential election, a former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said that former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu’s Presidential bid cannot affect the chances of an Igbo presidency in 2023.

Kali, who is the Chief Whip of the Senate, urged the All Progressives Congress to zone the presidency to the Southeast.
Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Kalu said while he has nothing against the aspiration of Tinubu, he believed that the south-east is ripe for the presidency.

Kelechi Iheanacho Scores Match-Winner As Nigeria Defeat Egypt In AFCON 2021 Group D Opener

Nigeria comfortably defeated Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho’s well taken goal.

The Leicester City striker scored with a beautiful half-volley on the spin in the 30th minute of the encounter between previous winners of the continental tournament.

With fellow Nigeria strikers Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis, and Odion Ighalo all forced out of the group for Cameroon, Iheanacho’s performance up front would come as a welcome relief to Super Eagles supporters.

The Foxes midfielder was impressive in the first half, finding Awoniyi, who had a weak shot stopped just before the break.

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipped a Taiwo Awoniyi header over the bar and twice denied Chidera Ejuke as Nigeria dominated proceedings throughout the game.

However, the 3-time champions, led by interim manager Augustin Eguavoen and with new boss Jose Peseiro merely watching from the stands, were only able to score one goal.

The Pharaohs responded with little after falling behind in Garoua.

Egypt struggled for much of the match, managing only one shot in the first 70 minutes.

Mohamed Salah, who has expressed his desire to stay at Liverpool, was frequently isolated upfront as Nigeria dictated the pace of the game.

Nigeria will face Sudan in Group D (17:00 WAT), while Egypt will face Guinea-Bissau (20:00 WAT) on Saturday.

FG Orders National Flag To Fly At Half Mast In Honour Of Late Ernest Shonekan

President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast, effective from the 12th to 14th of January, 2022, as a mark of respect for the former Head of State Ernest Shonekan, who died Tuesday in Lagos, at the age of 85.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

The late Shonekan, headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.

At the time of his death, he was the third oldest surviving Nigerian Head of State after Queen Elizabeth II and General Yakubu Gowon.

President Buhari, who received the news with profound sadness, extended condolences to Shonekan’s wife, Margaret as well as the government and people of Ogun State.

PDP Chieftain, Chief Olabode Geroge also pays tribute to late Ernest Shonekan.

The Secretary General, Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr. Kunle Olajide describes late Ernest Shonekan as a patriotic Nigerian.